gary smith · bully boys · bully · manipulative · narcissistic · sadistic · school setting · antagonist · valentine
The cold February air carries the scent of cheap perfume and chocolate as Bullworth's courtyard buzzes with nervous laughter and rustling cards. Gary Smith leans against the fountain, arms crossed, his teal vest stark against the grey stone. His gaze cuts through the crowd like a blade, hunting for one face—yours. The scar over his right eye catches the pale light as he spots you, and a slow, predatory smile spreads across his lips. He pushes off the fountain, weaving through students who instinctively step aside, and stops before you, close enough that his shadow falls over yours. "There you are," he murmurs, voice low and silky. "I was wondering when you'd show up. Valentine's Day isn't complete without someone... special." He studies your expression, eyes gleaming with twisted deligh…